The next NHL season is still a couple months away but that leaves writers like me with plenty of time to come of with speculations and predictions.

Dean Lombardi and the rest of the Los Angeles Kings have been really busy this off-season. The team acquired all-star Mike Richards and signed another former Flyer, Simon Gagne.

That being said, there is always room for improvement. You can bet that Dean Lombardi would love to add a top end right winger to take some of the burden off Justin Williams and Dustin Brown. While those two guys are talented, they can't be expected to carry the entire team.

Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils

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To New Jersey:

Jonathan BernierViatcheslav Voynov2012 1st Round Draft Pick

To Los Angeles:

Zach Parise

Okay, I'll admit that I had trouble coming up with a package that would be fair compensation for an all-star like Parise. That being said, the Devils could find themselves in a situation where they are forced to deal Parise.

You can bet that the Devils will want to deal Parise to the West. Why not Los Angeles?

The Devils are going to need a goaltender once Martin Brodeur retires and Jon Bernier could be that guy. With Quick in Los Angeles, there really isn't any room for Bernier to be a number one guy.

Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs

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To Toronto:

Dustin BrownKyle Clifford

To Los Angeles:

Colby ArmstrongCody Franson

I'm going a little bit off the board with this one. Everyone knows that the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more specifically Brian Burke, are in love with Dustin Brown. He was an American Olympian and plays the kind of game Burke loves.

Armstrong is a good player who can score if he's in the right situation. I really like the game he plays. Cody Franson is underrated and could really help the Kings blue line as Matt Greene, Willie Mitchell and Rob Scuderi all age.

Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues

The sole purpose of this deal would be to bulk up on the right wing. There is no doubt that Backes could do wonders for the Kings. He is a great player.

The Kings would have to give up a lot to get him. If I were doing this deal, I would ensure that these assets were future assets and not present ones. This deal would put the Kings in a position to win right now.